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Early Spring Foraging Walk

Get back in touch with nature as the spring bulbs appear! Find out what and where to forage on our guided foraging walk.

  • Booking essential

Join expert forager Lizzy, who will take you on a wander to seek hedgerow and woodland edibles that are full of surprising spring flavours! We will be looking for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and plants that are all around us and teaching you key identification features and preferred habitats to give a good introduction to foraging for your own wild food journey going forwards.

We will stop to enjoy our own packed lunches midway, along with sampling some wild food makes and bakes samples brought along by your host to show how easy it can be to incorporate your finds into everyday meals and cooking.

We will be covering good foraging practice, preservation techniques and what species to look out for in the coming months.

You may wish to bring a camera, notepaper, something to drink as we walk and ensure you have sturdy comfortable footwear and weather appropriate clothing for the wander.

£35 per person, children over 12 years old are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Spring Foraging Walk£35.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

This event as aimed at adults and children over 12.

Meeting point

Park in the main visitor car park, and meet by visitor reception from 09.45am.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and the ground conditions. Walking boots are recommended. You may wish to bring a camera, notepaper, and something to eat and drink.

Accessibility

This is a slow walk over uneven fields, and may include crossing stiles, and walking along roads. If you have any queries, please get in touch with us via email: canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Other

This event is not suitable for dogs.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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